Parks and Recreation Program Assistant - Part Time

Under direct supervision of the Recreation Coordinator, the Program Assistant will help support the daily operations and programing efforts of the Fairfield Community Services Department. This position plays a vital role in the planning, coordination, and implementation of a variety of recreational activities, programs and special events for diverse groups of people, including children, adults, and seniors. The Program Assistant interacts directly with instructors, volunteers, and community partners to ensure a welcoming, engaging, and well-organized environment. Organizes, implements, and participates in assigned programs and activities related to specialized recreation and community partnership program areas. Designs and creates a diverse range of recreational programs based on community needs, for various age groups and skill levels across different sports including sports leagues, fitness classes and special events. Creates program schedules, manages facility reservations to secure playing fields and practice spaces, coordinates equipment usage, and handles participant registration. Plans, organizes and implements programs and work assignments according to activities and seasonal schedules. Participates in short- and long-term planning of recreational needs. Oversees game play to ensure fair competition and adherence to rules. Advertises programs through various channels like flyers, social media, and community outreach to attract participants. Provides customer service to applicants, participants, and the general public; acts as information source regarding assigned programs and Town's leisure services activities and facilities. Enforces safety regulations, manages emergency procedures, and ensures compliance with relevant laws and standards. Responds to and documents all incidents involving injury, behavioral problems, and/or any unusual events and communicates to appropriate resources and supervisor. Develops community partnerships for the implementation of programming. Performs other related duties as requested. The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various type of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college with major study in the field of parks and recreation administration, public administration, business administration or a related field. Minimum one (1) year Parks and Recreation program experience or related public sector program management, or an equivalent combination of education and experience Minimum one (1) year experience programming background in recreation, special events, and ongoing general recreation activities. Valid State of Connecticut Driver's License CPR and First Aid Certifications are a plus

SCHEDULE

Part-time schedule, up to 19.5 hours per week May include occasional evenings and weekends based on program or event needs

AFFILIATION

Non-Bargaining Unit, Part-Time Position; Hours may fluctuate based on operational needs. The Town of Fairfield is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Town will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the Town when necessary.